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CHRISTOPHER VEILLON, MBA, SPHR

9210 S. Fitzgerald Way
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 235-5893
cv71271e@westpost.net

SUMMARY
Experienced Human Resources professional possessing expertise in organizational
change management, training, executive coaching, recruitment, compensation, bene
fits and HRIS administration.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Kirby Inland Marine 2005-2010
HR Manager, Channelview, TX. 2007-2010
Provided HR leadership for a 1,600 employee division of the largest barge transp
ortation company in the U.S. Partnered with the management team to drive and su
pport the achievement of strategic business goals. Ensured company was in compli
ance with all applicable federal and local employment regulations. Resolved emp
loyee relations matters. Created a coaching environment for employees and manag
ers.
* Reduced employee turnover from 90% to under 15%, saving over 1.2 million annua
lly
* Established supervisor training programs for leadership, safety, and technical
skill development (on-line and classroom)
* Developed and implemented an employee safety survey
* Implemented and supervised a mentoring program
* Developed and conducted annual evaluation management training
* Implemented an on-line training system for all employees
* Developed and supervised the employee awards/recognition program
* Implemented an exit interview process for all employees
* Managed TWIC implementation in 2009
Senior HR Business Partner/HRIS Administrator, Houston, TX 2005-2007
Provided HR support for 3,300 employees while working from corporate HR departme
nt. Acted as Administrator for the Ceridian Payroll/Benefits HRIS.
* Compiled EEO-1 data and revised AAP plans annually
* Prepared quarterly diversity reports for executive team
* Managed contingent workforce vendors for all departments
* Directed Ceridian on all human resource information system upgrades for payrol
l, benefits, timekeeping, and recruiting functions
The Methodist Hospital 2003-2005
Senior HR Generalist, Houston, TX.
Provided independent operational, strategic and consultative human resources sup
port to client organizations. Support services included employee relations, man
agement consulting services, policy and procedure interpretation, organization a
nd training design and delivery support.
* Created a new organization within Methodist (Physician's Organization)
* Reduced turnover by 23% in the Methodist DeBakey Heart Center
* Administered employee climate survey and worked with all levels of
management on action plans

HP/Compaq Computer Corp. 2000-2002

H.R. Generalist II, Houston, TX.
Consulted with all levels of management and employees concerning employee relati
ons, staffing, compensation, benefits, development, organizational structure and
change management issues. Delivered training on HR programs, policies and proc
edures.
* Trained over 150 managers in change management techniques to utilize with empl
oyees during changing and turbulent times
* Designed and facilitated sexual harassment awareness training for more than 60
managers and 200+ employees
* Designed and implemented flexible work arrangement program for the personal co
mputer division's 1,800+ employees
* Implemented career development and management program for over 300 managers an
d 1,800+ employees in PC division
* Facilitated H1B Visa process for PC division employees
JPMorgan Chase Bank (Formerly Texas Commerce Bank) 1996-2000
H.R. Generalist I, Houston, TX. 1999-2000
Provided HR Generalist support for over 850 employees in consumer lending operat
ions division. Delivered training on HR programs, policies and procedures. Res
ponsible for staffing, compensation, benefits, employee and management developme
nt. Administered annual performance management process.
* Developed and conducted employee relations training programs for over 250 cust
omer call center and lending operations managers
* Administered bank-wide employee attitude survey and worked with all levels of
management on action plans for Credit Operations division
* Facilitated reduction-in-force for 850 employee Credit Operations Center
* Established ergonomic workplace standards program and training course as a res
ult of employee attitude survey in 1999
Recruiting Officer, Houston, TX. 1996-1999
Recruited candidates for Corporate Financial Services, Retail and Human Resource
s areas of the bank. Consulted with managers and employees on compensation, ben
efits, and employee relation's issues.
* Developed behavioral interview questionnaires and evaluation forms for manager
s to utilize for specific positions throughout the bank
* Managed project team for initial start-up of HR call center which serviced 85,
000 employees and retirees of Chase Manhattan Bank
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Proficient in PeopleSoft, Ceridian, SAP, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
CERTIFICATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS
Senior Professional of Human Resources, H.R.C.I.
Certified for CEBS Course I: Employee Benefits
HR Houston: Board Member and Governmental Relations Committee Chair, 2009-2011
Greater Houston Industry Liaison Group Member
Toastmaster Club Member
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration in Administrative Management,
University of North Texas. GPA: 3.5/4.0
Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management,
Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA. GPA: 3.5/4.0